Question

Does the rule y = 3x^4 represent an exponential function? Explain.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Well no

Answer 3

Word to the wise:

A POWER function has a variable base (such as x).
An EXPONENTIAL function has a fixed base (such as e).

Answer 4

which kind of base do you have in your posted math question?

Answer 5

Because when you have polynomial function, the independent variable is not the power.